Wings

Main Spar Prep #2

Got an hour in before heading to the 49ers home opener. Almost done with the right main spar, but learned a valuable lesson today.

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Wings

Main Spar Prep #1

And so it begins. The first holes have been reamed, countersunk and deburred. And the first rivets has been squeezed. Check out this post where we start working on the wing kit in earnest!

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Research

Van’s light box kit #4

I wrapped up the light box build this afternoon as a means to try staying up and get back into this timezone. I had to buck flush rivets, and boy, it was difficult.

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Research

Van’s light box kit #3

I got an hour in trying to finish up the light box. Made some good progress and got to work with universal heads for the first time. Not pretty, but definitely fun!

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Research

Van’s toolbox practice kits #1

Tonight we started the Van’s toolbox practice kits. Nico, Giacomo, and Isaac were all part of the fun. I also did a bit of rearranging after installing some wall mount hangars.

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